Summer Excursion Of The Lodge Of Fortitude, No. 281.

to her Majesty the Queen . " - Later on , the W . M ., on behalf of the members of the lodge , presented to Bro . John Hatch , P . M ., and late Secretary , a handsome timepiece , as ; a recognition of his valuable services and a token of the esteem in which he is held by the brethren of the Lodge . of Fortitude . In making the presentation , Bro . Bailey said he had very great pleasure in performing the duty- which , devolved upon

him as Master of the lodge . He had known bro . John Hatch a considerable time , and he believed he was fully deserving of anything they could do for him . He had worked most dilligently to promote the prosperity of the lodge , and had spared no time or labour to conduce to its welfare . And his experience and knowledge of Masonry enabled him to assist and advise his younger brethren ; and he was most courteous in his demeanour during the last nine

years he had filled the office of Secretary to . the lodge—( applause)—and had performed his duties with credit to himself andgiven the utmost satisfaction to the members ; and from the hearty and liberal manner in which they had contributed to the testimonial it was evident his services were thoroughly appreciated . Under the circumstances he had very great pleasure in making the presentation , and he sincerely hoped that Bro . Hatch would live long to

enjoy its use , and that it would be an incentive to his offspring to follow in the footsteps of their honoured parent . ( Applause . ) ¦ . .. « . ' Bro . HATCH , in acknowledging the gift , _ said he felt highly honoured by the handsome presentation which had been made to him , and by the flattering terms in which their VV . M . had spoken of his services . ' He had done what he could to make the Iodge prosperous , and he could

assure the brethren that he would prize the handsome timepiece , not only for its intrinsic value , but far more for the kindly feeling of the brethren towards him , which the presentation expressed . They had always treated him with courtesy and kindness , and _ that day would always be a red-letter day in his life . And for one thing tt would be remembered as being connected with an innovation which had introduced their wives and sisters , and lady friends

amongst them at their festive gatherings . ( Applause . ) He was sure the brethren had derived pleasure from their presence , andwhen he saw the smiling and happy faces around him he could not but think that the Pope , if he could have looked upon that scene connected with Freemasonry , would have doubted his own infallibility . ( Laughter and apnlause . l He would have seen that peace and order , love

of . country , and loyalty to the throne , characterised the Fraternity . ( Applause . ) In conclusion , Bro . Hatch again thanked the brethren for their kindness , and assured them that he was unable to find words adequatel y to express his own feeling on the occasion . "The Ladies" were toasted , and frank approval was accorded to tbe innovation which had secured their

attention . . ' After some vocal music , the part y adjourned to the open air , and the remainder of the time was spent in' Mr . Farrer ' s grounds . Before leaving , an entry was made in the visitors' book at the New Inn by the W ; M ., expressing ' the delight and satisfaction of the party with their entertainment . The return journey was made very pleasantand enjoyable by the vocal efforts of several members of the party . Lancaster- was reached about half-past nine , and all

presentwere highly pleased with the excursion . The timepiece presented to Bro . Hatch bore the following inscription : " Presented to Bro . John Hatch , P . M ., by the members of the Lodge of 'Fortitude , 2 S 1 , in recognition of his services as Secretary . Lancaster , June , 1 S 84 . " The timepiece , which is under a glass shade , is a very handsome . specimemof clpckmakfirs' art workmanship , and strikes the hours and half-hours on a gong . The front is gilt , with gilt and silvered scroll work ofchaste and artistic design in relief , and finished in a most elaborate manner .

Picnic Of The Marlborough Lodge, No. 1620, Liverpool.

PICNIC OF THE MARLBOROUGH LODGE , No . 1620 , LIVERPOOL .

The first annual picnic of the members of the above lodge took place on Wednesday , the 25 th ult ., when about 90 brethren and friends started b y specially hired conveyances from Woodside Ferry for West Kirby . The pleasure party was under the direction of Bro . Thomas Delamere , W . M ., who received valuable assistance from Bros .

K . Armitage , S . W . ; Dr . Limnck , J . W . ; ur . M . Y . ntts , P . M . ; E . T . Ingham , D . C ; Luke Bagnall , Treas . ; J . Lyon , Sec . ' ; R . Stirzaker , S . D . ; and others . The preliminary arrangements were admirably carried out by Bro , Treverton , who deserves much praise for his exertions in connection with the successful excursion . After enjoying a pleasant drive through Upton and Frankby , the company sat down to tea at the West Kirby Hotel , and after enjoying an excellent " out" they ' returned to Liverpool in the evening . .

Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

Our readers generally , and especially the supporters of the above Institution , will be very pleased to learn that the results of the recent Examination in Music-at the Royal Academy , when for the first tim 6 pupils were sent up from the School , were very satisfactory . — Miss Goodridge the senior examination in

( teacher ) has taken honours in both pianoforte playing and in the theory of music j Miss Hinson ( pupil teacher ) has taken honours in pianoforte playing , and has passed satisfactorily in the theory of music , also senior examination ; Mary Anne Johnson ( pupil ) has passed the junior examination in pianoforte playing , including questions on the elements of music , satisfactorily .

Baroness Burdett-Coutts has consented to distribute the prizes to the children of the London Orphan Asylum Watford , to-morrow ( Saturday ) at the Institution . OPENING OP THE . NEW FULHAM U NION INFIRMARY . —On Thursday , the 2 Gth ult ., this large block of

buildings , situate at Fulham , was formally opened by the Right Hon . Sir Charles Dilke , Bart ., M . P . The structure presents a | rhostimposingappearance , and will accommodate a large number of patients . About half the contract for furnishing—necessarily a very large one—was awarded in public competition to the firm of Oetzmann and Co ., ¦ Hampstead-road , house furnishers , & c .

The Theatres.

THE THEATRES .

There isnothingto be surprised at intheannouncement that "Called Back " is to be burlesqued . Under the title of " . A Sgalded Back , " a travestie- will shortly be produced at the Novelty , by Mr . Yardley , in which Miss Kate Vaughan and Mr . Harry Nicholls will mimic Miss Lingard and Mr . Kyrle Bellew . A comedietta , " Cupid ' s Messenger , " will appear at the same time . Mr .

Mackintosh having gone to the Criterion , his place in " Play , " at the Court , is now filled by Mr . Arthur Cecil , whilst Mr . Maltby assumes that of Bpdwin Todder . " Play " is drawing very good houses , contrary to the anticipations of a large section of the press and the public , amongst whom it did not rank . We have always thought it a pretty comedy , and in the hands of a skilful company a very interesting one . Such it is proving . Next season ' we may expect " New . Men and Old Acres . "

# # # At the Avenue a play of Mr . Mortimer ' s—not quite new—has been playing the last two weeks . "Gammon" is fairly interesting , but too long .-. The subject of the play is the rivalry between a medical man of the genteel-poverty class and a retired well-to-do tradesman , who are anxious to appear in each other ' s eyes , the one as

wealth y and the other as . in a good social position . But the hiring of the same man at the greengrocer ' s to . wait . at table as their private liveried servant tells a tale . Miss Lydia Cowell has a short opportunity as the maid-of-allwork to show her cleverness and tact . Mr . Edward Righton is always pleasant to meet , and as the vulgar salesman makes the best of the Cockney character . Sir Walter Everard , though one of the chief characters , has

but a poor part . An old man does not suit his capacity . His forte is the spirited young man about town who is always getting into scrapes . When the season reopens we shall hope Mr . Everard will be seen again to as much advantage as he was last Season in "TheThree Hats . " A burlesque called " The Ar-Rivals" has been withdrawn ; how it couldhave been allowed by the manager is a wonder , as it was dull , stupid , and void of interest .

* * * Mr . Wyndham ' s new farcical comedy oil its first night did not seem quite such a success as the ordinarg run of Criterion pieces do , but we are given to understand that it has vastly improved . But without Mr . Wyndham in it we cannot realise anything at his . theatre to be of the character one associates with that [ house . The Criterion

Theatre is one of the pleasantest of all of our theatres , the ventilation is perfect , and in these warm evenings it is quite cool , a' requisite item when one has to laugh so much at the sayings and doings on the stage . " Featherbrain . " an adaptation of Mr . Albery's from the French "Fite de Linotte , " is far too complicated to describe its Blot , " nor would it be understood if we did so ; we

shall indeed be surprised if any one who has seen it more than once is clear about its story ; But that matters little ; it is" amusing , not to say boisterous and extravagant . " Featherbrain " is a young married lady who gets herself into several scrapes . She loves a cousin , and has for years corresponded with him , anJmuch of the fun hangs on the danger of her husband finding the

letters . She has a Portuguese nobleman for another flame , and all the while her husband ; Mr . Samuel Coney , is not onl y unsuspecting ] of his wife , but encourages her , he believing that her cousin ,-Valentine Day , ism love with his niece , Nelly . Then comes a series of complications very elaborate . The playing at cross-purposes of all the characters makes it very difficult to take in . . We hope that Mr .

Charles Wyndham will himself take up the part of Mr . Coney , the simple husband . - It is a principal one j . but in Mr . Mackintosh ' s hands bores one . Mr . Mackintosh would do well to get rid of his mannerisms . He never seems at ease , but nervously flips a red pocket handkerchief about ' , smacks his lips every time he speaks , and far more often than not speaks in " loud whispers . " We can understand

Mr . Wyndham , who would put a new phase in this part , and we hope he will soon reappear on his own stage . ' Mr . BlakeneyandMr . Giddens , as Mr . Pettigrew ani Valentine Day , are , as' usual , excellent j but neither has the best opportunities of showing what he can do . M . Marius , as the Portuguese , has scored a tremendous success ;

Now his voice has gone , he would do well to remain in this branch of the profession . His naturally broken English here helpshim , and in his passionate momentshe issecnat his best . Miss . Marie Jansen makes a lively " Featherbrain , " the other ladies all do well in their respective ways , viz ., Miss Annie Rose , Miss Rose Saker , Miss Norreys , and Miss Eveson .

A new Masonic lodge was consecrated at Langport on Tuesday ,. the ^ th ult ., and we trust it will become the centre of Masonic instruction and usefulness in that important town . The meeting on . the occasion was a gratifying success to the zealous promoters of the Portcullis Lodge , but it was remarkable in one particular : Freemasons do not usually take notice of the criticisms of the uninitiated , but since the Pope of Rome has

excommunicated all members of the Craft , and since every Cardinal and every parochial priest deems it his duty to hurl the anathemas of his Church at Masonry , the Provincial Grand Chaplain thought it his duty on Tuesday to deliver what may be termed an Apologia pro Masonica , an explanation and a vindication which should satisfy the public . that "there's naught but what's good to be understood " of Ancient and Accepted Freemasonry . Misapprehension of the nature

and principle 01 the Institution does not appear to be confined to members of the Roman Church , for we understand that a leading clergyman of the neighbourhood of Langport declined to allow the parish church bells to be rung in honour of the dedication festival on Tuesday , because , as he stated , he was not certain' whether "these people "

( meaning the Freemasons ) were Christians or not . We trust the reverend gentleman will read the oration of the Rev . A . G . How , one of his own cloth , and that this will convince him that Masonry is , in the words of its own ritual , "founded on the purest principles of piety and virtue . "—Somerset County Gasette .

Masonic And General Tidings

MASONIC AND GENERAL TIDINGS

We have received numerous enquiries as to whether the charge of 15 s . for luncheon and . admittance to the ceremony of laying the foundation-stone of the Chapel of the Royal Asylum of St . Anne ' s Schools , at Redhill , by the Grand Master , on VVednesday next , applies to Masons

as well as to the public . All Officers of . Grand Lodge and members of the Craft who join the Prov . Grand Lodge of Surrey on that occasion will be admitted to the enclosure free , and we have reason to believe that , owing to circumstances which are beyond control , the luncheon will not take place . '

Bro . Howard . Ives was installed W . M . of the - Angel Lodge , No . 51 , at Colchester , on the 26 th ult . Bro . Alderman Sir John Whittaker Ellis , Bart ., M . P ., has just been elected chairman of Emanuel Hospital . Bro . Alderman and Sheriff-Elect Whitehead

has appointed Bro . Hy . Homewood Crawford to be Under-Sheriff during his term of office . Bro . Lord Wolseley will preside at the annual summer fete , at the Home for Little Boys , Farningham , to . be held to-morrow ( Saturday ) .

Bro . James Newton , chartered accountant and - auditor , has removed -his offices from 2 , Mawdsley-street , to 23 , Silverwell-street , Bolton . Bro . Lieut . Henry Wright , J . W . Alliance Lodge , 1 S 27 , arid member of Bayard Chapter , 1615 , was , on VVednesday evening , elected VV . M . of the Alliance Lodge , A movement is astir in Portmouth to found a

new lodge to be conducted on entirely temperance princi- . pies , similar to the Lord Wolseley Lodge at Manchester . We are . desired to announce that on and after Saturday the 5 th inst ., the Eccleston Lodge of Instruction will hold its meetings at the Crown and Anchor , 79 , Eburvstreet . S . W . An emergency meeting of the Strand Lodge ,

No . 1987 , will be held at Ashley ' s Hotel , Covent Garden , on Thursday , July 10 th , under the presidency of Bro . James Willing , the W . M . We notice that ' the / Eolus Wate ' rspray and ' General Ventilating Company have executed the contract

for ventilating-the Church of St . Peter's , Limehouse , which lias recently been erected . . In consequence of the accident to Bro . H . B . Marshall , Chairman of the Freemen ' s Orphan School Committee , the excursion on board the "Maria Wood " arranged for the 36 th July is postponed .

In our report of the Prov . Grand Lod ge of Surrey , which appeared in our issue of the 21 st ult ., we should have stated that Bro . Arthur J . Dickinson , P . M . No . 452 , was appointed P . G . Std . Bearer , and not Bro . S . P . Catterson .

A Special Provincial Grand Lodge of the Province of Surrey has been summoned io ' r . Wednesday ,-the 9 th inst ., at Redhill , on the occasion of the laying the foundation-stone of the Chapel of the Royal Asylum of St . Anne's Schools by the M . W . the Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales .

The three Craft lodges in Lancaster , Fortitude , 2 S 1 , Rowley , 10 5 1 , Duke . of Lancaster , 1353 , and the Rowley Chapter of Mark Masons , have- purchased the premises formerly known as the Queen's Headi in Churchstreet , in that town , and adjoining the Conservative , for the purpose of converting the same into a Masonic lodge room .

We have been privileged by the kindness of the G . S . to inspect thre ' e addresses which have recentlybeen sent by the D . G . L . of Montreal to H . M . the Queen , H . R . H . the Duchess of Albany , and H . . R . H . thetrand Master . Ag works of art they are exquisite both in desi gn - and execution , and reflect the highest credit on the artistic skill and loyal sympathy of our good brethren of tho English G . L . of Montreal .

The many friends of the Grand Treasurer , Bro . Horace Brooks Marshall , CC , will be . glad to learn that he is recovering from his recent accident by which he broke his arm in two places , and severely bruised his leg . His progress is even greater than was anticipated by his medical adviser . Bro . Marshall has not , however , been able to leave his bed , and his numerous engagements , civic , parochial , and Masonic , have been obliged to stand over . '

The Prince and Princess of Wales presided on Monday . Iastat the ceremony of laying the foundation-stone of Alexandria House , ahomeforthe female students attending the Royal College of Music , the cost of which— £ 40 , 000 —has been defrayed by Mr , Francis Cook , senior . partner of the firm of Messrs . Cook , Sons , and Co ., of St . Paul ' s Churchyard . The assembly included the Lady Mayoress , Sir Sydney Waterlow , Bart ., M . P ., Sir Algernon Borthwick , Sir F .-Bramwell , and the Rev . William ' Rogers , M . A .

It ought to be generall y known that Rose ' s Lime Juice Cordial supplies a delicious cooling drink in water ' effervescing in all mineral waters—wholesome and refreshing in summer . Purchasers should order Rose ' s Cordial ; Wholesale Stores , 11 , Curtain-road , London , and Leith , N . B . —[ ADVT . ] . - .

H 0 M . 0 WAYS PIIXS . —Epidemic Diseases . —The alarming accounts of cholera ami diarrhea should be a warning to everyone to subdue at once any irregularity tending towards disease . -Holloway ' s Pills should now bc in every household to rectify all impure states o £ the blood , to remedy weakness , and to overcome impaired general health . Nothing can . be simpler than the instructions for taking this corrective medicine efficient than its ¦

, nothing more cleansing powers , nothing more harmless than its vegetable ingredients . I lol-. lowav ' s is the best medicine during the summor season , when unripe and decaying fruits and unwholesome vegetables are frequently deranging the bowels , and daily exposingthousands , through their negligence in permitting disordered action to the dangers of diarrhoea , dysentery , ami cholera , —[ ADVT , ]